In Seattle, Washington is where you will be able to find the King County Jail. The King County Jail has been operating since 1986 and currently employs over 350 correctional staff. The King County Jail holds male and female inmates.

The King County Jail is made up of two facilities. The facilities are the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention and the King County Correctional Facility.

The King County Sheriff’s department operates and manages the King County Jail. The King County Jail offers emotional support programs, religious programs, stress management programs, health education programs, fitness programs, writing skills and many other programs for the inmates to take advantage of.

Inmates that are held in the King County Jail will either be released under two years or transferred to a state or federal prison to finish their sentence.